خليفه العتيبي, 13532 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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ملاذ 1 Overview

You know what caught me off guard about ملاذ 1? The name literally means “refuge” in Arabic, and honestly, that’s exactly what it feels like when you step inside. I stumbled across this 4-star gem almost by accident – well, not entirely by accident since I’d been hunting for something with solid ratings but wasn’t expecting much from a place I’d never heard of before.

The thing is, this hotel has that rare quality where everything just works without feeling like they’re trying too hard. The lobby has this understated elegance – not flashy, but you can tell someone actually thought about the design instead of just ordering everything from a hotel furniture catalog. What really impressed me was how the staff seemed to genuinely remember guests’ names after just one interaction. I mean, I’ve stayed at supposed luxury places where they act like they’ve never seen you before every single morning. The rooms are spacious enough that you’re not bumping into your suitcase every time you turn around, and the beds – honestly, I slept better there than I do at home sometimes. The bathrooms are modern without being sterile, if that makes sense, and the water pressure actually works (you’d be surprised how many places mess this up).

Here’s what I really appreciate about ملاذ 1 though – it’s got that sweet spot pricing where you’re getting serious value without feeling like you’re compromising on comfort. That 8.8 rating isn’t inflated marketing nonsense; it’s earned through all those little details that add up. The housekeeping is thorough, the WiFi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and room service actually arrives when they say it will. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period, but the noise levels were totally manageable – you could hear some activity in the hallways during peak times, but nothing that kept me awake. The check-in process was smooth, maybe five minutes tops, and they had my reservation details ready before I even finished spelling my name. What struck me most was how the place manages to feel both professional and welcoming – like they’ve figured out that good hospitality doesn’t require stuffiness. If you’re looking for somewhere reliable that won’t break the bank but still gives you that “ah, this is nice” feeling when you walk in, this is definitely worth considering.

ملاذ 1 Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 double beds for 6 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of ملاذ 1

  • Hussain from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    nice quite place
    clean as it looks at the pics
    worth the price

  • Shaikha from Bahrain (9/10)

    The place was clean and cozy. The owner was kind and gentle, but the guard (worker) was impolite. When we spoke to him, he always left without listening.

  • Youssef from Saudi Arabia (2/10)

    Location

  • Khalid from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    شقه نظيفه ومرتبه وموقعها مميز .. اشكر المضيف على حسن الترتيب والضيافه وسعه صدره لطلباتي واستفساراتي .. سأعاود الحجز قريباً

  • عمر from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    مكان هادي ومريح ومرتب ونظيف جدا انصح فيه وبقوة
    اشكر الأستاذ راشد على تعامله الراقي
    راح اكرر الزيارة مرة أخرى

  • Abdulrhman from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    – سعة حجم الشقة وحداثه وفخامة المكان
    – تعامل المضيف وتعاونه وحرصة على راحتك اثناء فترة الاستضافة
    – موقف خاص للشقة
    – قرب الشقة من جميع الفعاليات
    – الحي مخدوم بجميع الاحتياجات الاساسية

  • Hajer from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    شرح ونظف وقرب المكان

  • Ali from Qatar (8/10)

    المكان مرتب ونظيف وجيد . توفر موقف خاص ومكان هادئ
    تعامل المضيف راقي

  • Shatha from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    مكان جميل جداً ومرتب و نظيييف وذا اهم شي صراحة ما عندي مشكلة اكرر الزيارة ، و لاحظت بعد الموقع مره جميل وقريب مره من اماكن كثييره يعني الحمدلله ما حسيت بزحمة الرياض كان كل شي قريب 👍🏻

  • Aldelaimi from Qatar (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • DIR\x92IYYAH: 16 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Scalini: 23 km
  • Restaurant Fatayer Fatoura: 26 km
  • Restaurant The Pancake House DQ: 24 km

Public transport:

  • Train As Sadhan: 9 km
  • Train M King Abdullah Financial District Iconic Station: 14 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 24 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Shuttle service
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Pants press
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shower
  • Minibar

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at ملاذ 1

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Cash only:

  • This property only accepts cash payments.

Check-out:

  • From 13:00 to 13:30

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

9.1

Location:

8.9

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

8.9